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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 669 December 2, 2011 Circ. 27,650
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Solivita, FL: New 3-day visit package.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Community Special Events
* Community News & Updates
* Top 10 Most Visited Communities in November
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State
* Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, December 6th!
Good Morning! Holiday and winter packages are starting to come in. Solivita in Poinciana, FL, has a new 3 day/2 night package for $139, and Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC, has special plans for your New Year's weekend celebration. See below for details, plus real estate deals, community news and more.
Also, note that next Tuesday's newsletter will take you to the new GolfCourseHome.com which will be officially live next week. Have a great weekend!
Top 10 Most Visited Communities in November
1. River Strand, Bradenton, FL - Up from No. 4
2. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL
3. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
4. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - Up from No. 5
5. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL - Up from No. 6
6. Victoria Park, Deland, FL - Up from No. 9
7. Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala, FL - New to the Top 10
8. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA - Up from No. 12
9. Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL - Up from No. 15
10. Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC
The Next 5 Most Visited Communities
11. Isleworth Country Club, Windermere, FL - New to the Top 15
12. Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA
13. The Cliffs at Glassy, Greenvile, SC - Up from No. 14
14. Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL - New to the Top 15
15. The Links at Gettysburg, Mount Joy Township, PA - New to the Top 15
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC has a Spotlight Property in the Carriage Square neighborhood—a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath model home at 15 London Way that is 2,100 square feet in area. Priced at just $248,900, this Edenton design has ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, a master suite w/whirlpool jacuzzi tub, corner fireplace, finished rec room and lawn irrigation system. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a new winter visitation package puts you on the golf course and community amenities for 3 days/2 nights for $139 until March 1, 2012. Benefits include lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes, complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more information about Solivita!
> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC invites revelers on a memorable New Year's Weekend at The Inn at Harbour Town. Spend two luxurious nights for $249 per night: Fri., Dec. 30-Sat., Dec. 31. Take in the twinkling Harbour Town Lights as you stroll the waterfront then watch the ball drop, Times Square-style, from the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Package includes a 3-course New Year's Eve dinner for 2 at the Harbour Town Grill or Topside Restaurant. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
> Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens FL is getting set for the Men’s Member-Guest, a one-day event on Jan. 27, 2012. A gift package will be presented at registration and full use of the practice range range and short-game area is provided. Tournament will be contested on the North and South championship courses. The shotgun start is at 8:45 followed by the competition, lunch and an awards presentation. Send me more information about Frenchman’s Creek!
> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX will hold its traditional Golf Shop Wine & Cheese Christmas Sale on Tue., Dec. 6. Holiday shoppers with golfers on their list are invited for complimentary wine and cheese party in the Golf Shop from 4 to 6 p.m. Pop a balloon at the counter to receive an additional 5 to 25 percent off marked prices. Fun activities will include a putting contest and door prizes. Send me more information about Eagle’s Bluff!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL recently welcomed members of the US Navy Parachute Team for a day of golf, gourmet dining and relaxation. The team, nicknamed the “Leap Frogs,” was fresh off its appearance only days before at the Cocoa Beach Air Show, where they demonstrated air to water jump/rescue maneuvers. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada spotlights a Linwood Custom home now being built with BC Timbers on Lot No. 33 and available for purchase. Priced at just $549,900 (Canadian dollars), this open-plan residence has water views from every room and 3,259 sf of living space (basement included). Cathedral ceilings, French doors and a master suite overlooking the beach are highlights of Linwood three-bedroom model. A solar heater provides hot water and attached is a two-car garage. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!
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> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000. Send me more info...
> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...
> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA features a luxury residence at 11 Hibernia Road that just came on the market at the significantly reduced price of $750,000. This hard-coat stucco home has five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a refined, traditional feel in two full stories. It’s in the prestigious Midpoint section of The Landings and features lots of beautiful wood floors, custom moldings, eight-foot interior doors, 10-foot ceilings, a large country kitchen and much more. Send me more information about The Landings!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA presents golf condominiums in the Hammocks at Sapelo neighborhood that are “wholesale-priced” at under $100,000. Live 35 minutes south of Savannah in a 2BR, 2-BA space with granite counters, hardwood floors and high ceilings—these are all new units, never lived in. Maintenance is minimal and fees are low—some buyers go in with a partner or family member and share the vacation benefits or rent out the unit full time. Send me more information about Cooper’s Point!
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency. Send me more info...
> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC has daily showings of this month’s Spotlight Property, the Magnolia Model at The Villas of Anderson Creek Club, listing at $199,000. Stop by the Sales Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to see the Magnolia, a roomy, 2,500 sf townhome, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft, breakfast nook, dining and living rooms, plus a family room and oversize master suite with luxury bath and walk-in closet. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC recently held its fifth owner appreciation weekend and paired it with the community’s first member-guest golf tournament, welcoming a field of 150-plus players. The occasion capped an excellent month at Carolina Colours, which registered four home closings. Its newest property special is a 2,277-sf single-family Donald Gardner home in the community's Bayberry section. Featuring 9-ft ceilings, an open floor plan, three first-floor bedrooms, plus a bonus room/bath upstairs, this well-appointed home now lists for only $299,000. Click here for more information about Carolina Colours!
> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info…
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC continues showing its Mitchell Wharf collection of deepwater and marsh-oriented homesites on the Wando River, priced from the low $800,000s. For buyers looking in lower price points, there are now marsh-oriented Mitchell Wharf sites with great views and incredible live oaks, starting in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC lists a 3BR, 2-BA model home that has been reduced by $25,000 to make it our Black Friday deal. The $289,000 price includes all upgrades, plus it includes, for this month only, an activities membership to the Reserve Club, an $8,500 value. Located in a quiet neighborhood, this luxury efficient brick home features hardwood floors and granite countertops. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC wants prospective lot buyers to know about value pricing on a lake homesite at 4 Baltusrol. Listed at just $59,900, this is the least expensive lake lot available in the community. Enjoy the beautiful colors with sunsets over the lake while observing spectacular wildlife in its natural habitat. Send me more information about Colleton River Plantation!
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC reports that its lot prices are at historic lows and the area’s top builders are agreeing to build on a relatively tighter margin. There are very few completed homes available for purchase, one of them being a 2-BR carriage house, new construction, listed at just $467,000. This property is ideal for a getaway or second home. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC presents one of the best values in the local market, a homesite at 25 Mulberry that measures nearly .75 acres and lists for only $249,000. This choice lot provides dramatic views over salt marshes to the Chechessee River and Port Royal Sound beyond. It is set among great homes and offers flexibility in size and styling design. Send me more information about Colleton River Plantation
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> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX is now offering for limited-time specials on select homesites such as Lot No. 19R, measuring .45 acres, for just $94,000. It’s on an elevated cul-de-sac along the ninth fairway, providing expansive views of one of most picturesque holes on the course. Special Offer—$10,000 in credit, your choice what it goes to, and a bonus lifestyle package for the first 3 lot buyers. Send me more information about The Bridges at Preston Crossings!
> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard, TX spotlights a beautiful wooded homesite on the 11th green of the Eagle’s Bluff golf course, priced now at $95,000. This lot at 238 Dogwood Lakes Circle comes with a great bonus just for GolfCourseHome Network subscribers—a Lifetime Membership with the purchase of any developer-golf-course or developer-lakefront homesite. This means no initiation deposit and no membership dues for as long as you own the property. Send me more information about Eagle’s Bluff!
> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX wants you to picture your dream home on a custom homesite—the range of sizes, locations, and view orientations at The Bridges is unusually diverse. There are limited-time specials on select homesites—for example Lot No. 166, measuring .34 acres, is listed for just $95,000. Sit on your back porch and take in the views of the elevated green of the club’s par-3 second hole, plus enjoy close proximity to the clubhouse. Special Offer—$10,000 in credit, your choice what it goes to. Also, there is a bonus lifestyle package for the first three lot buyers who request it. Send me more information about The Bridges at Preston Crossings!
> The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan TX presents a rare opportunity to acquire estate-sized homesites in the community. It's a limited-time offer on properties such as Homesite #226, now listed at $26,500. This one-acre wooded site provides elevation for your second-floor view. Homesite #5, priced now at $21,900, is a half-acre lot that’s well-treed with hardwoods and within walking distance of a neighborhood pond. Click here for more information about The Reserve at SugarTree!
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA announces discount prices for November closings on several inventory homes. Homesite 4131 is a Foxglove ranch-style residence at 2150 sf with a full brick front plus porch and three-foot garage extension, priced at $299,990, down from $346,990. There are also two homes in the Blair's Landing neighborhood, a Boxwood ranch with stone façade, listed at $254,990, which had been $293,990 and an Aldrich ranch home listed at $266,990, down from prior listed prices of $296,990. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!
> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s. A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada, a year-round waterfront haven, is holding approvals for its final phase, which represents the last 20 lots within the development for sale. Over 50 percent of the lots in the early phases are already sold. All the oceanfront lots in Phase one have sold--and there are only 5 oceanfront lots still available in Phases 2 and 3. Additionally, there are a number of riverfront and waterview lots. Waterfront lots start at $89,900 and waterview lots starting at $41,900 with 12 months interest-free financing. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL presents a golf-view townhome residence that’s ideal for golf enthusiasts. At an asking price of only $188,900, this fine, 3 BR/ 2.5-BA townhome has a knockout view of the Legacy golf course. Custom features include two built-in entertainment centers, custom high top kitchen table, plantation shutters on all windows and a sauna in the master bath. Send me more information about PGA Village!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a select number of Social Memberships available at a discounted rate for a limited time. This membership allows participation in over 50 activities, from club dining to attendance at plays, concerts, art classes and more. This month, social members have access to a Charity Fashion Show and Luncheon, the IRCC Foundation’s Book Fair, and a concert by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a residence in the community for the eye-catching price of just $99,500. It’s your chance to get immersed in the total golf experience, with a location right between the Wanamaker championship course and the club’s pitch-and-putt short course. This two-bedroom, two-bath luxury condominium is not a short sale or foreclosure—makes a great vacation home or a fine rental-income property to invest in. Send me more information about PGA Village!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a luxury residence listed at just $298,000, right on the community’s golf course in the Muirfield neighborhood. This 3BR, 2.5-BA home is designed with an open floor plan, a kitchen that opens to great room and has adjacent formal dining for entertaining. Master suite has twin closets and a grand master bath. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for friends and family to enjoy the PGA Village lifestyle. Send me more information about PGA Village!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000. Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
>> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011
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> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ is running a Try & Buy offer on the unlimited Golf Pass program at its award-winning The Views Golf Club. Come out, play some golf, and apply up to three of your previously paid green fees toward your pass. Golf Pass holders get unlimited golf (with up to a 7-day advance reservation privilege), unlimited range balls, no private-cart trail fee and discounts of up to 30 percent on golf shop merchandise. When you bring a guest, the fee is $40 in winter, $20 in summer. Offer good through end of 2011. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!
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> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL unveils Discover Harbour Ridge, a stay-and-play invitation priced at $500. The package includes two nights’ accommodation, two rounds of golf for two players, dinner for two in the Harbour Ridge Clubhouse and two luncheons for two. Unlimited use of the tennis and fitness center is also included. A temporary membership number is assigned to each guest and a tour of the community plus available properties will be arranged. The $500 package price is refundable with purchase. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL invites you to try its Stay and Play Program and visit the community for 3-days/2-nights of unlimited golf for two on the club's two championship golf courses and practice facilities and play tennis and dine at the Mariner Sands Country Club. Stay in spacious accommodations with 2-BR with den and 2-BA overlooking the golf course. Your stay includes use of a golf cart, plus two dinners and three lunches. Cost is $399 per couple. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA announces its January/February Special. Get away from the freezing cold and stay in one of the community's fully island furnished homes for one week in January or February. Cost is just $795 per couple for all the conveniences of home, bike riding along 40 miles of trails in a naturally beautiful setting and visits to historic Savannah. Other activities include golf on six private championship courses, use of 34 tennis courts and the wellness/fitness center with its two indoor pools. Send me more information about The Landings!
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA is taking reservations for its “Reynolds Replay Season,” running from Dec. 1 through next Mar. 13. Get a traditional golf experience at an exceptional value, featuring same-day complimentary repeat play at your choice of five courses, as well as a special rate for rounds on day of arrival or departure. Rates start at $149 pp/per night for a standard inn room with golf, or you can upgrade to a cottage or condo starting at $229 p/p, p/n. A full Southern-style breakfast daily, plus use of all practice facilities, is included. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a Test Drive package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...
Back to state listings> Teton Springs, Victor ID has attracted lots of interested property buyers this autumn, with sales of three homes listed by All Season Resort Realty recently closed and several more under contract. If you’re interested in life in this refined mountain community, All Season Resort Realty has a handsome offer. For any purchaser who visits Teton Springs as a resort guest then buys property in the community using an All Season Resort Realty agent, you will be reimbursed for the cost of lodging. Send me more information about Teton Springs!
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH offers fine homes and townhomes in its Golf and Stay vacation packages. Enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant, access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, workout room and much more. From now until the close of the golf season, pay a midweek rate of just $125 per person, per night for lodging, golf and cart if you're part of 3- to 7-person group, or $99 if you're in a group of 8 or more. Those rates adjust to $145 and $125 on weekends. Send me more information about Owl's Nest!
> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf cart for the entire visit. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a VIP tour of the community. Send me more info...
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> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC wants to thank guests for spending past vacations at the resort. Book a return by Dec. 2 and get 7 nights for the price of 5 plus free bike rentals and a $100-$200 Resort Gift Card, for stays through May 23, 2012. Use gift card toward future accommodations, tee times, resort dining, merchandise, plus activities like kayaking, tennis and golf lessons. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is asking women golfers: Ladies, are you tired of playing with pressure from other golfers or looking for others to play with? Every Wednesday is now Ladies Day at the Golf Club, starting at 9:30 a.m., with fun weekly formats, such as Pink Ball. It’s a no-pressure, no-stress golf outing. Price is just $20 for 9 holes and $30 for 18—lunch included. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC invites you to celebrate the great American holiday of Thanksgiving beachside. Stay four nights at Palmetto Dunes and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on us. Lodging rates in villa accommodations with this package start at $155 per night. You and your group will also receive preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including golf, tennis, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Holiday dinner is served at The Dunes House, the resort community’s oceanfront restaurant. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC invites you and your significant other to get an up-close look at the community. Stay 2 nights at a historic Inn or hotel and enjoy dinner at The Reserve Club. You’ll also receive a complimentary round of golf at the Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Also included is a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation, all for just $149 per couple. This offer is good until December 31, 2011. It is suggested that you make your reservations as soon as possible. Send me more information on Woodside Plantation!
> Kiawah Island, SC presents its 20th Anniversary Ryder Cup Matches Package. You and 15 of your friends can relive the glory of the U.S. team’s victory on the same epic venue--the Ocean Course at Kiawah. For less than $1,000 per person you get three nights’ lodging, three rounds of championship golf, of which one round will be played on The Ocean Course, two receptions with open bar, a team hat and golf shirt, trophy for the winning team plus all your on-island transportation. Taxes and service charges included in the offer, which is good all of 2011 and subject to availability. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!
> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...
> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center. Send me more info…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT' s Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!
> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...
> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...
CANADA
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...
RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME
FLORIDA
=> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart
Close by ocean beaches, 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, grand clubhouse, homes the $175,000s to the $900,000s.
TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00
RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
=> Mariner Sands Country Club
Two championship courses, fitness center, tennis, nearby ocean beaches, walking trails through preserves, homes from the $175,000s to $1 million
TENNESSEE
=> Woodlake Golf & Country Club
Award-winning golf, clubhouse with attached hotel, fitness center, pool, lighted tennis, watersports on Norris Lake
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